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The Louisiana Purchase
Summary
The Louisiana Purchase was one of the most celebrated events in
American history. This event is unique in that a vast territory
was added to the United States through bargaining instead of war.
However, the repercussions from the Louisiana Purchase were far
from peaceful. Starting with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the
addition of the Louisiana Territory accelerated the westward expansion
of the United States. The result was years of bloody frontier warfare
as Indian tribal groups tried to hold on to their homelands. The
purchase itself, involving some of the world's most interesting
historical figures, is living proof that truth is often stranger
than fiction. Basic information necessary for carrying out the related
activities is presented in the Lesson Plan.
Contents of this Unit: (To access, click on capitalized
titles.)
A Word For Teachers About Using This Curriculum Guide
Lesson plans and activities in this curriculum guide have been planned
to accommodate a wide range of student interests and capabilities
rather than imposing a rigid age/grade structure upon the materials.
We encourage teachers to adapt the materials according to the needs,
interests, and capabilities of their classes. Even the diagram above
should be taken as an approximation. After all, no one knows your
students better than you do.
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